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2025-08-31-accounts

HAZEL GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 31[st] AUGUST 2025

Hazel Grove Baptist Church Year Ended 31[st] August 2025

CONTENTS PAGE
Deacons Report

Church Information
3

Church Status, Aims & Objectives for Church
4

Review of Church Activities and Finances
5
Report of the Accountants 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7-8
Balance Sheet 9
Notes to the Accounts 10-16

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Hazel Grove Baptist Church Year Ended 31[st] August 2025

Elders and Deacons Report i.e. the Trustees

The Deacons present their report for the year ended 31[st] August 2025

Elders and Deacons i.e. the Trustees

The Trustees who have served during the year, their responsibilities within the church, the dates of their appointment, re-appointment, or resignation.

ELDERS RESPONSIBILITY APPOINTED
(re-appointed)
Jonathan Bramwell Senior Minister Employee
Mark Paddon Assistant Minister Resigned
31.08.2025
John Bulman Elder/Pastoral 04 January 2022
Nigel Tedford Elder/Evangelism 03May2022
DEACONS RESPONSIBILITY APPOINTED
(re-appointed)
Maureen S. Babcock Administration 08 March 2022
Michael Burgess Technology 04 March 2025
Jean Baker Community 16 October 2021
Felicity Chisholm Worship 08 March 2022
Denise Edge Finance 04 January 2022
Cathy Mackay Safeguarding 16 October 2021
BrianNeedham Fabric/Personnel 07March 2023
Uchenna Okoye Youth 03 May 2022

Principal Address

Hazel Grove Baptist Church

Station Street, Hazel Grove, Stockport, Cheshire, SK7 4EX

Principal Bankers

The Royal Bank of Scotland, Drummond House, 1 Redheughs Avenue, Edinburgh. EH12 9JN

Reporting Accountants

Castletons, Chartered Certified Accountants

The Old Workshop, 12b Kennerleys Lane, Wilmslow, Cheshire, SK9 5EQ

Trustees

North Western Baptist Association Resource Centre, Fleet Street, Newton, Wigan, WN5 0DS

.

Charity number 1133951

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Hazel Grove Baptist Church Year Ended 31[st] August 2025

Status

HGBC is a Member of the Baptist Union of Great Britain. The Trustees of HGBC are the North Western Baptist Association who were appointed in accordance with the Fairbairn Trusts, agreed at a Church Meeting dated 28[th] October 1993. The present Constitution of HGBC was adopted at a Special Church Meeting on Tuesday, 20 October 2009.

Aims and Objectives

The aim of the church shall be to serve as the body of Christ in order to extend the Kingdom of God and glorify His Name in the areas of Hazel Grove, Stockport and beyond.

In pursuing this aim, the main objectives shall be those in the church’s vision, and captured in the church’s mission of:

‘Turning ordinary people into extraordinary disciples of Jesus’

To enable ordinary people to become extraordinary disciples of Jesus, the church engages in:

  1. Worship and Prayer

  2. Bible Teaching and Fellowship

  3. Missionary Evangelism at home and abroad

  4. Nurturing Christian believers

  5. Encouraging and equipping the congregation

  6. Children and Young People’s work

  7. Pastoral Care

  8. Supporting Social Care

  9. Meeting certain needs of the Community.

  10. Relating to Baptists and other Christians generally, as beneficially as possible.

The Church’s aims and objectives are worked out on a daily basis in accordance with the vision God has given to the Church, and as the Holy Spirit directs through the Church Meeting from time to time.

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Financial Review

The HGBC Leadership are extremely grateful for the continued, outstanding, financial support of its members and church attendees.

HGBC were very pleased to welcome their new Senior Minister Jonathan Bramwell in August 2025.

Income

Total income for this year of £390,998 compared to £300,211 in the previous year.

Expenditure

Total expenditure for this year was £244,233 (including depreciation of £22,563) compared to £290,330 (including depreciation of £21,880) in the previous year.

The church has been able to continue its support of many Mission Works as hoped and planned, both in the UK and Abroad, by donating £28,819 (previous year £31,377).

It also helped its own members in financial need with Pastoral donations totalling £16,195 (previous year £4,714), along with food parcels where needed.

Reserves Policy

The Trustees have examined the need for free reserves and they consider, that given the nature of the charity’s work and its commitments, the level of the free reserves should be approximately 4 month’s salary and building costs as a general rule being £65,000, whilst acknowledging the leading of the Holy Spirit which would allow reserves to fall below this level.

Reporting Accountant

In preparing this report and these accounts we are grateful to our accountant, Castletons Accountants. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charity Commissioners guidelines for an Independent Examination, and are presented for your approval.

The attached accounts and statements of assets and liabilities relating to year ending 31[st] August 2025, are as approved by the deacons.

Approved by the Diaconate and signed on its behalf by:

Deacon ………………………………… Date …………………….

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Hazel Grove Baptist Church Year Ended 31[st] August 2025

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT TO THE DEACONS AND MEMBERS OF HAZEL GROVE BAPTIST CHURCH

I report on the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31[st] August 2025, which are set out on pages 7 – 16.

Respective responsibilities of Deacons and examiner

As the charity’s Deacons you are responsible for the presentation of the accounts; you consider that the audit requirement of section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) does not apply and an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act, state, on the basis of procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiners Report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of the unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Deacons concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an opinion on whether the accounts present a true and fair view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below

Independent Examiners Statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeds £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants, which is one of the listed bodies.

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material aspect the requirements

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which understanding should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

JACQUELINE FORD FCCA CASTLETONS CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS THE OLD WORKSHOP 12B KENNERLEYS LANE WILMSLOW CHESHIRE SK9 5EQ DATE

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Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31[st] August 2025

Income & Expenditure
Account
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
No. =
Note number to accounts
NO 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
Incoming Resources £ £ £ £ £ £
Covenanted Giving 157,540 158,081 0 0 157,540 158,081
General Offerings 38,668 28,756 0 0 38,668 28,756
Donations. 13,759 35,599 0 0 13,759 35,599
Donation
transfer
to
restrictedfund
-10000 10000
Tax refunds 31,336 34,959
0
0 31,336 34,959
Bank Interest Received 5,409 3,350 0 0 5,409 3,350
Gifts for Specific Needs 0 11,017 7,518 11,017 7,518
Miscellaneous Income 3 13,922 20,193 0 13,922 20,193
Deaconfield Limited 5,000 0 5,000
Profit on sale of fixed assets 119,347 6,755 0 119,347 6,755
Total Income for Year 379,981 282,693 11,017 17,518
390,998
300,211

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Statement of Financial Activities For The Year Ended 31[st] August 2025

Income & Expenditure Account UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
No. =
Note number to accounts
NO 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
Total Income for the Year **379,981 ** 282,693 11,017 17,518 390,998 300,211
Resources Expended
Direct Charitable Expenditure
Ministerial Salaries & Expenses 4 89,198 133,143 0 0 89,198 133,143
Mission, Donations & Training 5 28,819 31,377 0 0 28,819 31,377
PastoralGiftsforSpecific Needs 0 16,195 4,714 16,195 4,714
Miscellaneous Expenses 6 13,813 35,589 0 13,813 35,589
Youth, Stationery & Outreach 7 30,686 28,593 0 30,686 28,593
Depreciation 8 22,563 21,880 0 22,563 21,880
Direct Charitable Expenditure 185,079 250,582 16,195 4,714 201,274 255,296
Other Expenditure
Building Maintenance Costs 9 40,979 32,574 0 0 40,979 32,574
Accountancy 1,920 1,800 0 0 1,920 1,800
Valuation fee 0 660 0 0 0 660
Non-Charitable Expenditure 42,899 35,034 0 0 42,899 35,034
**Total Expenses for the Year ** 227,978 285,616 16,195 4,714 244,173 290,330
Net Incoming Resources 152,003 -2,923 -5178 12,804 146,825 9,881
Fund Balances at 1.9.2024 923,374 926,297 12,804 0 936,178 926,297
Transfers
Fund Balances at 31.8.2025 1,075,377 923,374 7,626 12,804 1,083,003 936,178

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Hazel Grove Baptist Church Year Ended 31[st] August 2025

BALANCE SHEET

As At 31[st] August 2025

BALANCE SHEET
As At 31st August 2025
BALANCE SHEET :
ASSETS
UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL FUNDS
NO. =
Note to Balance Sheet
NO 2024/25 2023/24 2024/2025 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
Fixed Assets: Tangible 2 £ £ £ £ £ £
Freehold onStationSt. 579,308 **599,684 ** 0 0 579,308 **599,684 **
Fixtures & Equipment 8,688 6,358 0 0 8,688 6,358
Share of Manse 0 19,240 0 0 0 19,240
Total Fixed Assets 587,996 **625,282 ** 0 0 587,996 **625,282 **
IntangibleFixedAsset 2a 122,000 122,000 0 0 122,000 122,000
Current Assets
Stock of Stationery 50 50 0 0 50 50
Debtors 10 0 15,049 0 0 0 15,049
Bank Balances 11 373,036 169,502 7,626 12,804 380,662 182,306
Total Current Assets 373,086 184,601 7,626 12,804 380,712 197,405
Creditors: ≤ 1 Year 12 7,705 8,509 0 0 7,705 8,509
0
Net Current Assets 365,381 176,092 7,626 12,804 373,007 188,896
Net Assets
Before Creditors ≤ 1 Year
1,075,377 923,374 7,626 12,804 1,083,003 936,178
REPRESENTED BY
Accumulated Fund
Balance b/forward 923,374 926,297 12,804 0 936,178 926,297
Deficit/Surplus for the year 152,003 -2,923 -5,178 12,804 146,825 9,881
Transfer to/from restricted
funds
Balances @ Year End 1,075,377 **923,374 ** 7,626 **12,804 ** 1,083,003 936,178

Approved by the Deacons on

DENISE EDGE -

Treasurer

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Notes to the Accounts

  1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The financial statements, incorporating a Statement of Financial Activities, have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 together with the Charites Act 2011.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The particular accounting policies adopted by the Deacons are described below:

i) ACCOUNTING CONVENTION

These financial statements have been prepared under historic cost convention as modified by the revaluation of Fixed Assets.

ii) INCOMING RESOURCES

Gifts received are accounted for as soon as it is prudent and practicable to do so, generally the earlier of the date of notification and receipt.

Covenant giving and general offerings are accounted for on receipt of the funds. Tax rebates are accounted for on receipt.

Gift aid receipt from Deaconfield Limited are accounted for when received.

iii) RESOURCES EXPENDED

Direct Charitable Expenditure. Includes all expenditure directly related to the objects of the church (in accordance with SORP)

iv) PENSION COSTS

The pension costs charged in the financial statements represent the contributions payable by the church during the year. The church makes contributions to the minister’s and assistant minister’s personal pension plan. The assets of the schemes are held separately from those of the church in independently administered funds.

The pension costs charge represents contributions payable by the church to the funds and amounted to £4,642 (2024: £8,706)

v) DEACONS

Deacons are not reimbursed expenses for the work carried out as Deacons.

vi) DEPRECIATION

Tangible fixed assets are capitalised if they cost £1,500 or more. They are stated at cost less their estimated residual value, and are written off over the assets expected useful life, as follows:

Audio Visual Equipment Useful Life: 4 years
Computer Hardware & Software Useful Life: 3 years
Motor Vehicles Useful Life: 5 years
Land & Buildings & Manse Useful Life: 50 years

vii) CHANGES TO ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES

No changes to accounting estimates have occurred in the reporting period.

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Notes to the Accounts

viii) INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Intangible assets are held that do not have a physical substance but are identifiable and are controlled through custody or legal rights.

No amortisation is charged as it is considered the value of the assets are in excess of the cost. Intangible assets are included at historical cost.

2. FIXED ASSETS Church
Building
Share of 31
Cheviot
Road
Fixture &
Equipment
Motor
Vehicle
Total Fixed
Assets
Cost or Valuation £ £ £ £ £
Balance @ 1stSeptember
2024
1,018,809 37,000 195,628 1,251,437
Additions 4,517 4,517
Disposals -37,000 -70,417 -107,417
Balance @ 31st August
2025
1,018,809 0 129,728 0.000 1,148,537
Depreciation
Balance @ 1stSeptember
2024
419,125 17,760 189,270 0 626,155
Charge for Year 20,376 2,187 0 22,563
Eliminated on Disposals -17,760 -70,417 -88,177
Balance @ 31st August
2025
439,501 0 121,040 0.000 560,541
Net Book Values
31st August 2025 579,308 0 8,688 0 587,996
31st August 2024 599,684 19,240 6,358 0 625,282

The Trust deeds to the church building have been deposited with the Baptist Union for safe keeping.

A valuation was prepared by Trafford Surveyors Limited on 28 January 2022 on the Church building, the market value of the property was valued at £610,000.

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Notes to the Accounts

2.a. INTANGIBLE
FIXED ASSET
INVESTMENT 2025 2024
100 Ordinary £1 Shares in
Deaconfield
Limited
(100%
Holding)
122,000 122,000
31stAugust 2025 Cost of Investment at year end 122,000 122,000

The shares in Deaconfield Limited are registered in the name of the church’s trustees, North Western Baptist Association, Resource Centre, Fleet Street, Pemberton, Wigan, WN5 0DS.

The acquisition of the 80 £1 ordinary shares in Deaconfield Ltd in 2004 gives the church ownership of the company which owns the land directly behind the Station Street property.

Note 3: No UNRESTRICTED UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Miscellaneous Income 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
£ £ £ £ £ £
Youth Receipts 5,470 5,805 0 0 5,470 5,805
Seedlings 2,114 1,954 0 0 2,114 1,954
Personnel/Prof 800 1,046 0 0 800 1,046
Mission 3,584 5,218 0 0 3,584 5,218
SundryIncome 361 2,322 0 0 493 2,322
Community 1,493 2,807 0 0 1,361 2,807
Worship 100 1,041 0 0 100 1,041
3 13,922 20,193 0 0 13,922 20,193

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Notes to the Accounts

Note 4: No UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Salaries 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
£ £ £ £ £ £
Salaries 71,600 102,640 0 0 71,600 102,640
Employers National Insurance 370 5,740 0 0 370 5,740
Pension Costs 4,642 8,706 0 0 4,642 8,706
Expenses 1,608 3,674 0 0 1,608 3,674
Time for God 7,584 8,701 0 0 7,584 8,701
Recruitment costs 138 0 0 0 138 0
Payroll costs 873 761 0 0 873 761
Training teamaway 2,383 2,921 0 0 2,383 2,921
4 89,198 133,143 0 0 89,198 133,143

Total average number of employees during the year was 4 (average 2024- 5).

Note 5: No UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Mission,
Donations
and
Training
2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
£ £ £ £ £ £
Home Missions 14,691 16,336 0 0 16,336 16,336
OverseasMissions 14,128 15,041 0 0 15,041 15,041
Total 5 28,819 31,377 0 0 28,819 31,377
Note 6: No UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Miscellaneous Expenses 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
£ £ £ £ £ £
Rent, Licences & Insurance’s 6,981 6,996 0 0 6,981 6,996
Gas,Electric and Water 2,187 24,057 0 0 2,187 24,057
Telephone 3,499 3,437 0 0 3,499 3,437
Bankcharges 1,146 1,099 0 0 1,146 1,099
Total 6 13,813 35,589 0 0 13,813 35,589

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Notes to the Accounts

Note 7: No UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Youth, Stationery 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
And Outreach £ £ £ £ £ £
Signing 250 250 0 0 250 250
Evangelism 3,963 3,094 0 0 3,963 3,094
Catering and cleaning 5,604 8,680 0 0 5,604 8,680
Outreach 4,619 4,099 0 0 4,619 4,099
Stationery & Comp. Consumables 5,649 3,224 0 0 5,649 3,224
Pulpit Supply 195 153 0 0 195 153
Youth 4,782 5,264 0 0 4,782 5,264
Community 2,323 1,827 0 0 2,323 1,827
Resources 984 1,818 0 0 984 1,818
Youth holiday 2,317 0 0 0 2,317 0
Misc 0 184 0 0 0 184
Total 7 30,686 28,593 0 0 30,686 28,593
Note 8: No UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Depreciation to Fixed Assets 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
(Period to write off) £ £ £ £ £ £
Ministers Car: (5 years) 2 0 0 0 0 0 0
Valuation of Manse: (50 years) 2 0 740 0 0 0 740
Church Freehold: (50 years) 2 20,376 20,376 0 0 20,376 20,376
Computers & Equipment: (3/4 years) 2 2,187 764 0 0 2,187 764
**Total Depreciation for Year ** 8 22,563 21,880 0 0 22,563 21,880
Note 9: No UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS
Repairs to Premises and 20234/25 2023/24 2024/254 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
Building Improvements £ £ £ £ £ £
General Repairs & Maintenance 37,084 24,884 0 0 37,084 24,884
Projects 0 3,695 0 0 0 3,695
Equipmentrepairs 1,607 0 0 0 1,607 0
Assets under £1,500 w/off 2,288 3,995 0 0 2,288 3,995
Total Improvements for Year 9 40,979 32,574 0 0 40,979 32,574

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Notes to the Accounts

Note 10: No UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
Debtors £ £ £ £ £ £
Deaconfield Ltd 0 5,000 0 0 0 5,000
Gift Aid 0 9,968 0 0 0 9,968
Other 0 81 0 0 0 81
Totaldebtors 10 0 15,049 0 0 0 15,049
Note 11: No UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
Bank Balances £ £ £ £ £ £
Current Account -542 2,097 0 0 -542 2,097
DepositAccount 63,024 94,235 0 0 63,024 94,235
BUC a/c 139,234 0 0 0 139,234 0
New Liquid Manager account 124,426 85,974 0 0 124,426 85,974
Vernon Building Society 54,520 0 54,520 0
Total Bank and Cash Balances 11 380,662 182,306 0 0 380,662 182,306
Note 12: No UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
UNRESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
RESTRICTED
FUNDS
TOTAL FUNDS TOTAL FUNDS
Creditors: 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24 2024/25 2023/24
**Due in less than one year ** £ £ £ £ £
Accruals 7,705 8,509 0 0 7,705 8,509
**Total Creditors ≤ 1 Year ** 12 7,705 8,509 0 0 7,705 8,509

Note 13:

Independent Examination

The amount payable to the independent examiner was as follows

Independent examination
Other assurance services
Tax advisory services
Other financial services
2025
£
1,920
Nil
Nil
Nil
1,920
2024
£
1,800
Nil
Nil
Nil
1,800

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Note 14: Related Party Disclosure

The trustees who were remunerated during the year were Rev Bramwell and Mark Paddon as below.

Salaries Employers NIC Pensions Total 2025 Total 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Minister 5,282 39 754 6,075 45,491
Assistant Minister 47,396 299 3,982 51,677 50,902
Youth/family
Worker
0 0 0 0 0
Total for year 82,013 5,691 8,689 96,393 96,393

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